Professor / Reader in Sport Management

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1 Professor / Reader in Sport Management Faculty of Health and Wellbeing The Sport ndustry Research Centre (SRC) Permanent Full time Professor level: Competitive salary Reader level: 47,787 to 55,375 per annum, dependent on experience Vacancy reference HWB 5025/13 Closing date 24 April 2014 at 12 noon The Sport ndustry Research Centre (SRC) SRC is one of three dedicated sport research centres in the University. The Centre's work focuses on solving clients' research requirements by using applied economic techniques. The Centre also generates new knowledge about the sport and leisure industries, both for commercial and research purposes. The SRC approach is very commercial by normal academic standards and applicants should be in no doubt about the importance of being able to generate external income in order to meet business plan targets. All staff consistently deliver an ambitious volume and value of work and the new Professor / Reader will be required to maintain this tradition. The Centre has six key strands of business and research activity: the economics of sport; sport participation; major events and festivals; elite sport policy; volunteering and performance management. Services provided by SRC include the design and evaluation of interventions, strategy and policy development, forecasting and trend analysis, and cost-benefit analysis including Social Return On nvestment. Although SRC has proven credentials in the wide-ranging sports sector, the Centre's methods are equally applicable to other areas, with previous projects including the impact of grants in schools and evaluating return on investment for public health interventions. n addition to research and consultancy work, SRC is also home to home and overseas postgraduate students who study under the supervision of leading academics on the Centre's core themes of activity. As part of a broader knowledge base at the University, SRC also works with colleagues across the Academy for Sport and Physical Activity and the wider University where relevant, for example, on projects relating to public health, economic policy or multi-dimensional sport projects. Page 1 of 13

2 The University Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's most progressive and innovative universities. With more than 34,000 students and 4,400 employees we are one of the largest UK universities. We pride ourselves on making a positive difference - to our students, our employees and to the businesses we work with. Our research and business ideas, alongside our sought after graduates, contribute to the economic and social development of both our region and to the UK as a whole. Our teaching is first-rate and is supported by our world-class applied research. Our students are a diverse group and benefit from a tailored approach that helps them to get the most from their studies. We offer top quality teaching and learning facilities and the ability to learn flexibly in a way that best suits their needs. For example, we are one of the UK's leading universities in e-learning and offer a range of distance learning and part time courses as well as the more traditional full time courses. Our industry partners choose Sheffield Hallam because of our flexible, business led approach and our high quality research, facilities and students. Our partners include Sony, BP, NHS, Network Rail, Cisco, SAP and Microsoft. Our facilities are state-of-the-art and we have invested heavily in new technology to ensure that our technological capability matches the cutting-edge approach of our teaching. We are recognised as a Centre of xcellence for Teaching and Learning, e-learning and employability. Although currently in the process of review, the University's Corporate Plan for outlines our priorities and is available to download at HR xcellence in Research The University has been awarded the uropean Commission s HR xcellence in Research award, in recognition of our support for researchers and commitment to the principles of the uropean Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their recruitment. Location Collegiate Crescent Campus This post is based at our Collegiate Crescent Campus which is a leafy oasis set in Victorian landscaped gardens. The Campus is close to cclesall Road, which is bustling with shops, bars and cafés. Page 2 of 13

3 Discussion and selection event For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Professor Simon Shibli on: Telephone mail Proposed selection event To be confirmed The selection event for this post will comprise of an interview and presentation. n order to assist the panel with assessing your leadership skills, you will also be asked to complete an online occupational personality questionnaire prior to attending the selection event. The results will be made available to the selection panel only. Page 3 of 13

4 Job description Job Title Faculty/Dept Grade Reports to Direct reports Role Purpose Professor in Sport Management Faculty of Health and Wellbeing Senior Staff Grade Head of Research Centre Members of SRC team To provide exceptional academic leadership at a senior level. To maintain and enhance the post holder's outstanding personal profile and achievement, and contribution to the development of: knowledge or its application, and teaching and learning, and/or academic enterprise, including knowledge exchange, and/or professional scholarship. To maintain and enhance the reputation of the University for its contribution to professional communities and their practice through research, scholarship and knowledge exchange that is innovative, relevant and applied. Main Responsibilities/Activities All Professors are expected to contribute across both research and learning and teaching activity within their area of expertise, and to and make a significant contribution to the academic development of the University and Faculty. ndividual contributions to research, learning and teaching and professional scholarship will vary according the needs of the Faculty/Research Centre or Academic Department, and the Professor's area of academic distinction, and will be agreed on an individual basis. To provide academic leadership by evidencing, for example: Contributing to the academic development and direction of the Faculty to support the strategic objectives of the University. Achieving standards of academic excellence and distinction within the University/Faculty/Research Centre/Academic Department. Successfully nurturing and developing the academic profiles of colleagues through mentorship, appraisal and the provision of appropriate training for both staff and students as required. Collaborating (including multi-disciplinary/multi-professional collaboration that crosses boundaries), motivating colleagues to draw on the expertise and ideas of others and maximise their diverse skills. Significant contribution to achieving the strategic objectives of the University/Faculty/Research Centre/Academic Department. Page 4 of 13

5 To develop research activities of the Faculty and the University by evidencing, for example: Achieving research excellence and a viable economic framework through both the management and development of research activity streams and the quantity and quality of research outputs. Planning, co-ordinating and leading a significant programme of high quality original research, sustaining an extensive track record of published research in appropriate, peer reviewed research journals and/or monographs to maintain and enhance expert reputation in own subject area. Managing the financial and physical resources associated with the research activities as appropriate. Leading innovative research proposals and funding bids, and winning support for them. Obtaining and sustaining research, consultancy and other additional funding. stablishing successful research collaborations across the Faculty and the University where appropriate. Developing research and knowledge exchange activities which extend current thinking in the subject area, thereby enhancing the reputation of the Faculty and the University. Maintaining an expert reputation in own subject area and providing appropriate guidance to staff and students. Supervising postgraduate dissertations, doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers enabling them to achieve successful outcomes. Sustaining and developing professional expertise and maintaining the requirements for registration with the appropriate body (for academics with practice links). Contributing to the wider international and national and academic community and work of the University through, for example, editing journals and refereeing papers. To develop the teaching and learning activities of the Faculty and University by evidencing, for example: Academic leadership at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, leading to quality improvement in learning and teaching, e.g. development of new teaching methods. Leading curriculum development to enhance the student experience, including: o Bringing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and assessment. o ntegrating research, scholarship or professional practice into teaching. o mbedding employability. o nfluencing teaching policy and development within the Faculty and across the University. A high level of pedagogic contribution to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level; planning, delivering and critically reviewing a range of teaching and assessment activities. Leading innovative proposals and funding bids for learning and teaching development, and winning support for them. Obtaining and sustaining learning and teaching consultancy and other additional funding. Contributing to the wider international and national and academic community and work of the University through, for example, editing journals and refereeing papers and development activities for external learning and teaching organisations such as the Higher ducation Academy. To engage in scholarship by evidencing, for example: Outstanding and sustained national or international reputation as appropriate to own discipline area. Continually updating knowledge and understanding in the field or specialism. Appropriate outputs to disseminate scholarship to enhance the reputation of the University. xtending, transforming and applying knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching, research and appropriate external activities. Page 5 of 13

6 nternational and national external activities which enhance the reputation of the University. Such activities will include membership of committees of academic and professional bodies, editing journals and contribution to professional networks, national and international meetings, societies and bodies (including governmental ones). ngaging with the work of the Higher ducation Academy, Staff and ducational Development Association, HFC, Quality Assurance Agency, Research Councils. The specific professorial title awarded will be determined by the area of expertise of the successful candidate. Page 6 of 13

7 Professorial criteria 1) Candidates are judged against the following criteria but do not have to demonstrate experience against all the criteria (see 2 below): i) A contribution to the development of knowledge or its application to society by one or more of: scholarship, research, knowledge transfer creativity, consultancy, or professional practice ii) A contribution to the development of teaching and learning by one or more of: the development of subjects or fields of study, developments in pedagogy, or creativity or other innovation in teaching and learning iii) A contribution to the development of a profession through academic influence or impact. iv) Leadership relevant to the values and strategic objectives of Sheffield Hallam University as displayed in one or more of: Sheffield Hallam University another university or similar institution engagement with society 2) A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that he or she is outstanding against at least one of i) or ii) and, in addition, normally, should be able to demonstrate substantial strength against any two of the four criteria. However, where a candidate is able to demonstrate that he or she is particularly outstanding against one of the first two criteria, the Committee may waive the requirement to demonstrate substantial strength against two others. 3) n applying the criteria the Committee will take account of the following: i) The criteria will be interpreted in the light of peer group standards applicable in the candidate's area of expertise. ii) To be considered to be outstanding candidates should produce work which is internationally excellent. However, this relates to a quality standard not to the geographical scope of the work or the extent of international recognition. t is appreciated that there is no academic international community for some areas of expertise. iii) Significant scholarly achievement must always be demonstrated. iv) Candidates are judged on actual achievement not potential but they are also expected to have a recent record of achievement and be able to continue at a professorial level in their area of expertise. v) vidence which has already been provided in support of another criterion will be disregarded. vi) The candidate s area of expertise must be appropriate to the strategic objectives of the Faculty or Department concerned. Please note, if you're appointed and already hold the title professor awarded by another institution, you will be entitled to continue using the title, providing it was awarded by an institution recognised as having at least equivalent standards for the award of professorial titles as Sheffield Hallam. Page 7 of 13

8 Job description Job Title Reader in Sport Management Grade 9 Reports to Role Purpose Head of Research Centre To lead and make a significant contribution to the achievement of the strategic research objectives of the University and Faculty. To promote excellence in research and to undertake a role as research leader with a developing national scholarly reputation. Main Duties The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders. Academic Leadership Promotes the strategic vision of the University and Faculty, and encourages creativity and drive to maximise research potential. Performs a professional and academic leadership role, which makes a contribution to the development of the subject area. Development of the subject area may take a number of forms, including creative and innovative thinking and various types of research work. Participates in appropriate academic and professional activities and networks, which contribute to national and possibly international recognition. Supports the research activity of colleagues. ncourages higher research degree registrations and participates in research degree supervision. Research and Scholarly Activity Demonstrates outstanding achievement as a scholar with an excellent record of research output through publications, exhibitions etc. Produces publications for high quality, refereed journals. Takes a lead role in joint publication with colleagues. Participates in conferences, seminars and guest lectures, editorial and review activity and external examining. Promotes research training at undergraduate or postgraduate levels and continuous professional development for research active staff. xploits the creative use of technology and CT developments. Research Funding Maintains knowledge and contacts relevant to generation of external funds, research grants and consultancy. Leads and contributes to bids for research funding. Manages funded projects. Communication and Networking Disseminates research information in an appropriate manner, including the production of major reports, presenting at conferences. Liaises with relevant colleagues and develops networking opportunities for self and others. Page 8 of 13

9 ncourages collaboration within and between Faculties and across the sector as appropriate. Participates as a member of national or international committees relevant to the subject area as appropriate. Personal ffectiveness Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others. Contributes to achievement of organisational goals. Quality Management and nhancement Seeks opportunities to improve the quality of research activity and output for the Faculty and the University. nsures the continued development of a reputation for excellence. These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the Faculty and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the University s appraisal process. Page 9 of 13

10 Person Specification Job Title Faculty / Directorate Professor / Reader in Sport Management Faculty of Health and Wellbeing (* ssential or Desirable) Details * D* vidence** Attainment PhD or equivalent in a relevant field CV + QC videnced achievements e.g. relevant qualifications (or equivalents), training, membership of professional bodies Strong publication record in a relevant field nternationally recognised research profile in a relevant field (essential at professor level) vidence of ongoing personal development e.g. through education, training or other continuing professional development (CPD) activities CV A + CV + Able to meet the University's professorial criteria (listed separately) (essential at Professor level only) CV + xperience Type of experience and specific knowledge required for this job xperience of providing strong collaborative leadership in research at a senior level (desirable at Reader level) xperience of successfully managing effective research teams as a principal investigator D CV + CV + A proven ability for generating high levels of research income CV vidence of high quality peer reviewed research publications likely to be returnable in the next RF at 3* or above CV + + P xperience in forming and implementing strategic aims and objectives (desirable at Reader level) D CV + + P xperience of developing research capacity CV + xperience of doctoral supervision to completion CV xperience of representing an organisation on national and international platforms D CV + Knowledge of the RF and relevant H funding bodies with experience of contributing to RF administraton D CV + Competencies Strong leadership skills + PT Skills and abilities required for effective performance e.g. numeracy, attention to detail, oral and written communication, planning and organising, leadership skills, ability to cope with conflicting demands/deadlines Able to demonstrate vision, creativity and drive to maximise research potential both of self and others Able to develop strategy effectively and enhance the capacity to gain fully funded income Strong business and financial awareness at a strategic level including governance skills Able to influence, develop, motivate and appraise staff + P + P xcellent communication and interpersonal skills CV + + P Page 10 of 13

11 Able to manage relations with project funders and/or other customers effectively Able to deal positively with challenge and change Able to work under own initiative and actively develop innovative ideas xcellent organisational skills Proficient in the use of T systems including relevant research software and Microsoft Office packages CV Other relevant information Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. conferences or to support open days (occasional) e.g. shift work or weekend working, travel in UK or abroad (state approximate frequency i.e. travel abroad twice a year) Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional) **vidence/method of Assessment: CV = CV and Covering Letter G = Group xercise = nterview n-tray = n-tray xercise T = T Test OT = Occupational Test P = Presentation PT = Psychometric Testing Q/C = Qualifications/Certificates Page 11 of 13

12 How to apply Please a CV and covering letter to recruitment@shu.ac.uk. Call us on if you have any questions about the recruitment process. You will be informed as soon as possible after the closing date if you have been short listed. Non-U nationals We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. f a job requires highly specialist skills and qualifications we may be able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship to help you gain entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK from the UK Border Agency. Further guidance on the UK Border Agency Points Based System can be found at You can also the Human Resources Directorate at recruitment@shu.ac.uk. quality and diversity drive our success quality and diversity are essential to our academic and business strengths. We believe that excellence comes through recognising the value of each individual. We aim to create an environment that respects the value of each individual and the diversity of employees and students in the University's community. This will enable them to contribute fully, and to derive the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in University life. Positive about disability We use the symbol on the right, along with other like-minded employers, to show our commitment to good practice in employing people with a disability. t also enables people with a disability to know which employers will be positive about their abilities. All applicants who meet the minimum criteria (based on the person specification) for a job vacancy and have declared their disability are guaranteed an interview and considered on their abilities. Stonewall Diversity Champions programme We are members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, reinforcing both our commitment to improving the workplace culture for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees and our recognition that people perform better when they can be themselves. Stonewall recognises Sheffield Hallam as a forward thinking 21st century employer which aims to recruit, recognise, and support the very best people regardless of background. Page 12 of 13

13 Trade unions We are committed to working in partnership with employee representatives. You are welcome to join a trade union, professional association or employee organisation and participate in its activities. We recognise the following unions for the purposes of collective bargaining UNSON, GMB, T&GWU, UNT, UCU. Benefits of working for us We offer generous holiday entitlements - annual leave entitlement for this post is 35 days. n addition to the eight standard UK bank holidays, up to six extra statutory days (a minimum of four) are provided each year for extended University closure around some UK public/holidays. We understand the need for a good work-life balance. That's why we support and operate a number of flexible working schemes including job-share and flexible working hours where applicable. Our defined benefit pension schemes are a real asset to your peace of mind. You will be entered into either the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), or remain in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) if you are a current member. We also offer many other benefits including Travel discounts, Family Friendly Schemes, Health and Wellbeing and Training and Development opportunities for employees. For more information about the benefits available to you, visit Living and working in Sheffield Sheffield is the greenest city in ngland. We have over 200 parks and woodlands and a third of the city is in the Peak District National Park. We have excellent rail links to all major cities and the city centre is in walking distance of both our campuses. For more information, visit Other important information All appointments are made subject to confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory declaration of health from the occupational health consultant to make sure you are medically able to carry out the type of work involved in the post. Appointments are also subject to receipt of satisfactory references and any other checks that may be required for the role. We comply fully with requirements of the Data Protection Act This requires us to tell you we will: hold details of your name, address and the post applied for to assist the recruitment process hold the information on your equal opportunities monitoring form, to monitor the effectiveness of our policies retain records for unsuccessful applicants for one year, after which time the records are destroyed For overseas applicants we normally reimburse travel expenses from the port of entry into the UK only. Page 13 of 13